Uzbekistan: Furious Traders Riot
Thousands of people in the Fergana valley take to the streets, some attacking the police sent to disperse them.
Thousands of people in the Fergana valley take to the streets, some attacking the police sent to disperse them.
The economic crisis at home has forced prostitutes to expand their horizons.
Washington and Russia are battling for influence over the Central Asian republic
Many diaspora Kazaks lured back home by reports of generous government aid have ended up being bitterly disappointed.
Prominent Turkmen and foreigners amongst scores arrested following bid to kill Niazov.
Former ambassadors now active in politics are forbidden from running for office because they’ve lived outside the country.
Suspicions are growing that security forces could have used envoy’s family members as hostages to force him to return home after defection.
Lack of funds, surveillance equipment and official corruption hamper task of controlling the illegal trade in people and drugs.
Climbdown follows foreign warnings against attempt to overturn government.